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Boer Goats. By: Levi Messer. What are Boer Goats?. From South Africa Developed by the Dutch Settlers The premier meat goat of the world “Boer” = Dutch word for “farmer” Came to U.S. in 1993 For more info: http ://www.abga.org/page.php?pageid=2.
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Boer Goats By: Levi Messer
What are Boer Goats? From South Africa Developed by the Dutch Settlers The premier meat goat of the world “Boer” = Dutch word for “farmer” Came to U.S. in 1993 For more info: http://www.abga.org/page.php?pageid=2
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Why are Boer Goats so Popular in the U.S.? Rising Ethic groups Health awareness Ease in 4-H and other Exhibition Economical and Efficient Supplement existing animal operations Ohio State University http://ohioline.osu.edu/as-fact/0014.html
American Imports of Goat Meat From 2002 to 2007 http://www.extension.org/pages/Goat_Meat_Import_and_Export
Goats in the Show Ring From County Fairs To National Shows
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